State title is culmination of long journey for Takenaka

AUTHOR(S)

Faasen, Jim

PUB. DATE

October 2012

SOURCE

Wentzville Journal;10/24/2012, Vol. 50 Issue 43, pD1

SOURCE TYPE

Newspaper

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports that Francis Howell North sophomore Risa Takenaka won the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 2 singles tennis championship title. Takenaka took the top spot from Bridget Mayfield of Kirkwood. According to coach Katie Kleiber, Takenaka reached her goal by knowing her objectives and taking it one step at a time.

Focuses on the need for the younger generation of tennis players to step up and market the Women's Tennis Association Tour. Need to play closer to 18 events per year; Understanding the risks that tournament owners and promoters face.

The article reports that three women tennis players and teams from Howard University in Washington, D.C. have made it to the semifinals in singles and doubles at the Georgetown Invitational on September 18, 2010.

Reports on the holding of the 1995 Virginia Slims Legends at the Westside Tennis Club in Houston, Texas. Highlights of the event; Participation of women tennis players Billie Jean King, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in the event.